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Easy Kid-Approved Cranberry Orange Scones with Glaze

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Tender, flaky scones with bursts of tart cranberry and bright orange flavor, topped with a vanilla glaze that soaks in just a little. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for sprinkling)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup cold heavy cream (plus 2 tablespoons for brushing)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the frozen butter using the large holes of a box grater. Work quickly to keep the butter cold.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Rub orange zest into the sugar with your fingertips before adding to the bowl.
  4. Add the grated butter to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour until the mixture looks like coarse meal with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
  5. Stir in the dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the wet ingredients.
  7. Mix until just combined. The dough will look shaggy with some dry spots.
  8. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently bring it together with your hands, patting into a ¾-inch thick circle about 8 inches across.
  9. Cut the circle into 8 wedges. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  10. Brush the tops with remaining 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and sprinkle generously with granulated sugar.
  11. Bake for 14-16 minutes, until golden brown on the edges and firm to the touch.
  12. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  13. While the scones are cooling, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. The glaze should be thick but pourable.
  14. Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones. Let set for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep all ingredients cold for flaky scones. Do not overmix the dough. For best results, use fresh baking powder. Scones can be frozen unbaked for up to 3 months.

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